Roud Studio

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder of Kolapp, an application that makes it possible for users to see their queue status instead of waiting in line.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We hired them to design our application.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to have an app that would match our vision.

How did you select this vendor?

We got a strong recommendation from a friend who had worked with Roud Studio before.

Describe the project in detail.

Initially, we had a Skype meeting to describe what we had in mind for the design. After we gave them some sketches on paper, we let them have free rein on the project.

What was the team composition?

We only worked with one designer from Roud Studio.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Roud Studio helped us have a professional look from the start. Their design was great and was probably the reason many of our clients today chose to work with us.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was super effective. We had great communication, and they were easy to contact. They included us a lot in the process and made sure we were satisfied with the results.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We are happy with Roud Studio’s design and smooth work process. They managed to make our application look exactly like what we wanted.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I could not ask for anything else.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a designer for Kozu Lab, an e-commerce agency and incubator that helps small e-commerce startups sell more products and services.

What challenge were you trying to address with Roud Studio?

We needed a nimble designer that could take on an array of projects that includes improving design for existing brands but also coming up with brand designs from scratch.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Roud Studio has worked on many projects for our team that include web development, graphic design, brand design, and logo design. For the development projects, we have sketch files or mockups, and then they implement them into the code on our Shopify sites.

The workflow varies from project to project. Some projects could be requests with loose brand guidelines, and others were envisioned from the ground up where we brief them on the inspiration and they take it from concept to presenting.

What is the team composition?

I primarily work with a designer named Alex (Founder & Art Director, Roud Studio) and a developer named Alex (Founder & Senior Developer, Roud Studio). I’m not sure if other team members work beside them.

How did you come to work with Roud Studio?

For past designers and contractors we’ve used, it’s been a matter of trialing people on a one-off basis. Roud Studio stuck because of their work quality and communication.

How much have you invested with them?

The projects vary in size, but I believe we spent $10,000–$25,000 per year. They invoice us monthly, depending on the level of engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement with Roud Studio started in 2017.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The design, especially with the web development work, has definitely improved conversion rates. Having a beautiful site links to better conversion. In terms of brand building, they’re able to create a modern-looking design from the ground up, which builds trust in the consumers and contributes to the success of the product.

How did Roud Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We primarily use email for communication. With other designers, we’ve used Asana workflows, but that tool only works with the right amount of effort and punctuality are applied. Because Roud Studio is extremely responsive, communicating through email and Skype works well. Unlike others we’ve worked with in the past, Roud Studio’s response times are consistently within 24 hours.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed with their ability to make a general concept turn into a beautiful visual. They’ll take a concept and craft different variations for us to look at before fine-tuning a product beyond that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not at the moment.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

A big challenge with designing and working with contractors is mitigating the amount of back and forth conversation that happens. For example, if I represent a client and doing marketing for them and that client needs design work done. I go to a contractor and then present the work back to the client who has their opinion. That back and forth can be mitigated by looping everyone in from the start and providing clearer instructions.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company specializes in interior design. I'm one of the directors, as well as the designer. 

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

Roud Studio delivered both the design and the code of our website. 

What were your goals for this project?

We're a young company just entering the market, so our portfolio isn't large. We needed a website that gave potential customers a clear idea of what we do and conveyed our philosophy, approach, and aesthetics.

How did you select this vendor?

Another company recommended them. After our first meeting, they clearly understood our needs. They were pleasant, easy to communicate with, and extremely professional.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They began by creating the images we wanted to present on the website. Their in-house photographer gave us timeframes for shooting each of the projects. After one week, all the images were ready.

In the meantime, they created wireframes of each page. It took another week to finalize the visual elements of the website, then another week to code the pages.

What was the team composition?

I only kept in touch with our project manager. I liked working with one person because I didn't need to explain things multiple times or ensure that the message was interpreted correctly. 

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

It's a simple, charming website that works perfectly as our business card. We were quite happy with the result. It represents our designs well, it generates new business, and we use some of its content for our Instagram page.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was effective. They replied promptly and always delivered by the deadline. We finished earlier than I thought we would. It was super valuable that they managed everything so well. For example, when the photographer took photos of our apartments, she was incredibly well-informed. The process went so smoothly and nicely that it felt like fun, rather than work. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were ambitious, which I loved. They approached our project on a different level, and their idea of adding videos was groundbreaking. It gave our website the atmosphere we sought and presented potential clients with an unexpected twist. They gave us more than we asked for.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's difficult to name anything because I was so happy to work with them. They were perfect for a project of this scale. If we had a larger project, we might have asked for more details about the code or chatted with some IT specialists.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a project manager at Key Solutions AB, a sales agency

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We hired Roud Studio to develop our company’s website.

What were your goals for this project?

We hoped to receive a unique and well-built website. We wanted to stand out from the crowd.

How did you select this vendor?

We selected Roud Studio following an extensive research and vetting process.

Describe the project in detail.

We relied on Roud Studio to build our new website from scratch. We came into the project with certain ideas, but Roud Studio’s team was collaborative and helped to make our plans even better.

What was the team composition?

I do not recall the total team size.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We receive many compliments regarding the creativity and professionalism of our website from clients—especially ones we’re working with for the first time. We have also been nominated as a top website by Awwwards, which is an honorable distinction.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We maintained a special communication channel so that no correspondence went unreturned. We also had regular follow-up meetings to discuss our progress.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I am very appreciative of their talent and the effectiveness of their work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, nothing needs improvement.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of an international e-commerce business that specializes in the sale of digital goods to online marketers.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We redesigned our own store but outside expertise to help us with the UI aspect of the project.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to achieve a cleaner UI that’s easier to use for our customers while being more persuasive to increase conversions.

How did you select this vendor?

The vendor was recommended by our developers. We spent a lot of time interviewing them and reviewing their previous projects since we wanted to make sure that they fully understood our vision.

Describe the project in detail.

Once the project started, we had a series of meetings, calls, and brainstorming sessions to make sure that we were all on the same page. As soon as sufficient information had been gathered, Roud Studio started drafting their first design, which was almost perfect. We made a few adjustments with them and started implementing the backend. They were there the entire time to lend a hand whenever required.

What was the team composition?

We had a team lead on our end as well as a project manager from their team. By having the two leaders take charge, communication was streamlined!

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The new design has now been deployed for a few months and our average checkout value has almost doubled!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project was very streamlined. We had a great software helping us record edit requests and were very impressed with the tech that Roud Studio uses!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed with the attention to detail that they put into this project. We needed very few edits and just loved working with them for that reason.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I know it’s hard to believe, but we really can’t fault them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We're the official members of the football freestyle duo SkillTwins. We travel the world making football skills for entertainment on social media and in real life.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We needed help to make an amazing new website that matches our brand, delivers the best results, and really stands out.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a website where people could see our merchandise, and contact us for booking opportunities. It needs to create a brand awareness through quality and style.

How did you select this vendor?

Some friends recommended Roud Studio so we got in touch with them to ask some questions. They gave us an amazing first impression. We felt they were understanding and trust worthy, and they seemed to match our expectations.

Describe the project in detail.

Roud Studio designed and developed our website, doing everything from the photos, layout, colors, and navigation.

What was the team composition?

We worked with three members of their team.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The website has given us tremendous success from selling merchandise to giving people an easier way to contact us. We can't wait to accomplish even more in 2019. Roud Studio was superb in delivering high-quality results, and we had a fun time working with them.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their team—and teamwork—was amazing. They always replied quickly, and they brought us suggestions from their past experience. We had a vision and they made it come true in a way we could never expect. They were open to trying our ideas, and the excellent results came from us building the website together.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Everything was great. We couldn't be happier about how our website looks. We're so happy that we chose Roud Studio; they made our dream website become reality.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, it couldn't be better.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of Inleed. We provide hosting services to our global client base from our headquarters in DC and Sweden.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We needed a vendor to help us redesign our website and create a new logo and brand identity.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a totally new design profile for our company.

How did you select this vendor?

We struggled to find a company that really understood our needs. As soon as we came across Roud Studio, we decided to work with them. In our initial interactions, they communicated quickly and proved they were capable of completing this project.

Describe the project in detail.

We provided a few instructions to guide their design. Roud Studio created a mockup; then we gave feedback. We went through this process until we were happy with the final result.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a project manager and a design team.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Working with an outsourced design team is not always easy, but Roud Studio understood our vision immediately. They created a great design in a timely manner. The launch took a while, but that was because of difficulties with our in-house programming process.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I’ve never experienced such effective inter-team communication. Our programmer and their designers had a seamless workflow, which sped up the process. Their entire team was always helpful, alert, and prepared.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They had a great understanding of our needs and requirements.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, they’re true professionals. Other companies could learn a thing or two from them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

Complete web redesign and development

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Word of mouth - recommendation.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Since I had no distinct idea on how the new web should look like, I completely relied on their vision and their expertise. They did everything and I was just here to make decisions on smaller adjustment. This worked out great!

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

In total, I was communicating with 2 people. Their Head of creative and head of development.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our web looks great.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

10/10. They were responsive and fast when needed, and they allowed us some time when we needed it. 97% of the time they were completely independent of us.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Communication was so easy and efficient. They required zero unnecessary meetings.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None, every "problem" came from our side.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Im at the CEO of a consulting network, providing expert advisory to large corporates (up to Fortune 10)

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

Relaunch of our corporate website Wordpress, moving from a standard site builder (DivI) to custom design.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Design language Project budget Collaboration / Communication

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Alex explored what we ant to achieve and came back with a first draft that was already 60-70% of what we wanted. We iterated on the draft and worked though the complete design. Alex and his team then developed the site with a very good quality. Only a few small glitches that could be ironed out in another 1-2 weeks.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Alexander, CEO & Creative Occasionally: Devs

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

www.leanscalup.com generates double traction than the previous version. The framework that we received allowed us to create event and funnel pages in less than 1 hour.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

10 / 10

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Understanding of what we wanted Countless "wow" moments when we saw the designs

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nope

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm owner of ecommerce business

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio, and what were your goals?

Roud did custom web development work for our website

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for a high end development boutique

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We delivered design in Figma, roud team managed everything from fronend to backend intergration

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

2

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Roud did great job, high end work, pixel perfect & on time

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Weekly updates

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were professional with a sharp eye for details and great project management skills.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

no